Richard Biggs attended the University of Southern California of Theatre on a scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fine Arts. Once interested in a career in medicine, Richard would ironically be well known for his portrayals of doctors on Days of our Lives and Babylon 5. In addition to his successful career in television, Richard has also garnered some film credits.

Biggs is survived by his wife, Lori Kay Biggs and their two young sons, Richard James Biggs III and Hunter Lee Biggs.